Planning field trips around every history or science unit isn’t realistic for most families, especially if you live far from museums or famous sites. UEN’s Virtual Field Trips collection gives homeschoolers a low-cost way to “visit” museums, historic locations, and natural wonders from home. Curated by the Utah Education Network, the site links to guided tours, interactive maps, and teacher resources that turn simple web pages into structured learning experiences. We love that each trip comes with descriptions and often educator guides, so you’re not just clicking randomly—you can connect what you see to specific standards or unit themes. It’s especially useful for upper-elementary and middle-school learners who can navigate links and complete simple research or note-taking assignments. Some linked resources feel a bit dated or vary in quality, but as a free starting point for virtual visits, the collection is surprisingly robust. Pro tip: print or create a simple “field trip notebook” page for each virtual tour so kids record what they saw, learned, and still wonder about.
